Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) celebrated its biggest launch ever since Volvo Days 2024 with the unveiling of its New Generation excavators, articulated haulers, wheel loaders, and more. The roll-out of the New Generation excavators is coming to Southeast Asian markets now.
The first five models in the New Generation range –the EC210, EC220, EC230, EC300 and EC360 – are available across the region from January 2025. Singapore hosted the first launch, with a customer event attended by over 100 guests on 17 January.
At the event, guests were able to see the flagship 20-t EC210 model first-hand. According to Volvo CE, its New Generation excavators represent the most significant update to the product line in two decades. Further launch events are planned across the Southeast Asian region.
The unveiling of the New Generation excavator series aligns with Volvo CE’s ‘Our EDGE to Success’ framework in its Region Asia, emphasising the company’s commitment to delivering customer success through competitive products, excellent services and a dependable distribution network.
The EDGE concept was first introduced during the Region Asia dealer conference in September 2024 to underscore the importance of collaboration between Volvo, its dealers, and customers, fostering a competitive advantage for all parties. The concept also summarises the key enablers for customer outcomes.
New and improved features
The new excavators are equipped with a Volvo engine that provides higher power and torque to maximise performance. There are 10 work modes for effective use of engine power in various segments and applications. This powerful engine and matched hydraulics with faster cycle times boost customers’ productivity as never before on a New Generation EC210.
The new EC210 features a robust machine design and heavy-duty configuration for excellent durability. These New Generation machines also offer greater onsite safety for operators with three-point side access, emergency shutdown, rearview camera and anti-slip plates. Operator comfort is ensured with more precise controls, ROPS cab, an ergonomically designed human-machine interface and an improved operator environment.
In the New Generation series, Volvo CE’s new improved hydraulics reduces fuel consumption dramatically. It is done by regulating engine speed and hydraulic flow rate based on the task at hand, resulting in up to 15% fuel economy improvement and lower operating costs.
In addition, the New Generation excavators are designed for easy service access and longer service intervals to drive down maintenance costs and increase machine availability. A fuel shut-off valve also facilitates fuel filter changes, avoiding fuel spillage and further reducing costs.
“This New Generation excavator series represents years of collaboration and innovation,” said Tomas Kuta, president of Region Asia at Volvo CE. “We are excited to introduce these machines to customers in Region Asia, addressing the specific demands of the regional construction sector. Our customers are facing unique challenges, and these machines are designed to help them stay competitive in a rapidly changing market.”
